Season 1
(8 episodes)

1. Something to Hide

Original air date: 03/27/2012
Runtime: 43:30 min.
10 tattoo artists compete for a chance to win $100, 000 and the cover of Tattoo Magazine. One challenge tests their artistic ability and the 2nd they cover bad ink with new art.

2. Pin-up Showdown

Original air date: 04/03/2012
Runtime: 43:30 min.
Using live models as inspiration, the artists create classic pin-up girl tattoos, but tensions rise as the contenders are forced to swap designs. Hannah Aitchison guest judges.

4. Tattoo Virgins

Original air date: 04/17/2012
Runtime: 43:30 min.
The artists must design tattoos for Dean McDermott and wife Tori Spelling. They also ink matching tattoos for best friends who are tattoo virgins. Taryn Manning guest judges.

5. Face Off

Original air date: 04/24/2012
Runtime: 43:29 min.
The contestants must ink portraits of their client's loved ones, causing one of the artists to break down about the permanent effect of their work. Franco Vescovi guest judges.

8. For the Love of Ink

Original air date: 05/15/2012
Runtime: 43:30 min.
The final three contestants tattoo three returning clients with three different symbols of love. Margaret Cho helps decide who has the Best Ink and wins the $100, 000 prize.